Open
Last Update: January 19, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Desjardins’ Bridge financing is a short-term business loan (less than 1 year) to cover temporary cash flow needs while waiting for expected funds to come in; the maximum funding amount is not specified. It can be used to finance capital projects such as building construction (including pre-sale or spec homes), equipment or machinery purchases, property renovations and improvements, and plant expansions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of buildings, including pre-sold or model/spec housing units.
- Purchase of equipment or machinery for business operations.
- Property renovation and improvement projects.
- Plant expansion projects.
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Construction costs for buildings (including pre-sale or model/spec homes).
- Purchase costs for equipment or machinery.
- Property renovation and improvement expenses.
- Plant expansion costs.
Additional information
- The loan is designed to cover temporary cash flow needs while you wait for other funds to come in.
- It is a short-term financing solution (term of less than 1 year).
- The interest rate is variable.
- Loan insurance may be available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Desjardins — Bridge financing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Desjardins — Bridge financing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Desjardins — Bridge financing?
Desjardins’ Bridge financing is a short-term business loan (less than 1 year) to cover temporary cash flow needs while waiting for expected funds to come in; the maximum funding amount is not specified. It can be used to finance capital projects such as building construction (including pre-sale or spec homes), equipment or machinery purchases, property renovations and improvements, and plant expansions.
Who is eligible for the Desjardins — Bridge financing program?
To be eligible for the Desjardins — Bridge financing program, you must:
Must be a business seeking temporary cash flow financing while awaiting incoming funds.
Loan term under 1 year (short-term).
Repayment when expected funds arrive (repayable at any time).
What expenses are eligible under Desjardins — Bridge financing?
Construction of buildings, including pre-sold or model/spec housing units.
Purchase of equipment or machinery for business operations.
Property renovation and improvement projects.
Plant expansion projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Desjardins — Bridge financing?
You can contact Desjardins or by phone at 1-888-233-2473.
Where is the Desjardins — Bridge financing available?
The Desjardins — Bridge financing program is available across Canada.
Is the Desjardins — Bridge financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Desjardins — Bridge financing is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Desjardins — Bridge financing?
Desjardins — Bridge financing is funded by Desjardins
